https://www.treehugger.com/feeds/tag/european-union/en-usCopyright (c) 2018, TreeHuggerMon, 30 Jul 2018 06:51:00 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/chocolate-industry-making-real-effort-clean-its-act.html
Companies and governments in West Africa and Europe are finally saying no to cocoa grown on deforested land.]]>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 06:51:00 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/chocolate-industry-making-real-effort-clean-its-act.htmlBusiness
Companies and governments in West Africa and Europe are finally saying no to cocoa grown on deforested land.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/cars/european-car-makers-are-still-fudging-emission-tests.html
But this time they are making cars look dirtier, not cleaner. ]]>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:19:55 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/cars/european-car-makers-are-still-fudging-emission-tests.htmlTransportation
But this time they are making cars look dirtier, not cleaner. ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/modular-design/living-unit-ljubljana-ofis-architects.html
These versatile Living Units can be adapted to various climates and landscapes as housing, cabin retreats and more.]]>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:39:43 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/modular-design/living-unit-ljubljana-ofis-architects.htmlDesign
These versatile Living Units can be adapted to various climates and landscapes as housing, cabin retreats and more.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/whats-making-europes-trees-sick.html
We are! Pollution appears to be causing a distressing trend of malnutrition for Europe's arboreal citizens. ]]>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 10:10:23 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/whats-making-europes-trees-sick.htmlBusiness
We are! Pollution appears to be causing a distressing trend of malnutrition for Europe's arboreal citizens. ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/eu-chemical-industry-reaches-finish-line.html
It's over. As of midnight on May 31st 2018, data on the hazards and risks of every chemical sold in Europe is available to ensure safety]]>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 06:40:00 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/eu-chemical-industry-reaches-finish-line.htmlBusiness
It's over. As of midnight on May 31st 2018, data on the hazards and risks of every chemical sold in Europe is available to ensure safety]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/eu-publishes-single-use-plastics-ban-law-straw-wars.html
You've almost certainly heard noise about banning plastic straws, but have you heard of "Straw Wars"? ]]>Tue, 29 May 2018 02:45:00 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/eu-publishes-single-use-plastics-ban-law-straw-wars.htmlBusiness
You've almost certainly heard noise about banning plastic straws, but have you heard of "Straw Wars"? ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/health/mediterranean-diet-children-dead.html
The nations once renowned for their way of eating now have the highest childhood obesity rates in Europe.]]>Thu, 24 May 2018 12:56:00 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/health/mediterranean-diet-children-dead.htmlLiving
The nations once renowned for their way of eating now have the highest childhood obesity rates in Europe.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/cars/nissan-leaf-20-selling-crazy-europe.html
In the United States, not so much. ]]>Thu, 03 May 2018 06:07:15 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/cars/nissan-leaf-20-selling-crazy-europe.htmlTransportation
In the United States, not so much. ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/eu-declares-total-ban-bee-harming-pesticides.html
Neonicotinoids, the world’s most widely used insecticides, will be banned for use in fields within six months.]]>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:49:48 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/eu-declares-total-ban-bee-harming-pesticides.htmlBusiness
Neonicotinoids, the world’s most widely used insecticides, will be banned for use in fields within six months.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/cars/european-cars-may-soon-have-intelligent-speed-assistance-we-need-every-car.html
When you try and go too fast it says, "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that."]]>Fri, 02 Mar 2018 13:05:58 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/cars/european-cars-may-soon-have-intelligent-speed-assistance-we-need-every-car.htmlTransportation
When you try and go too fast it says, "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that."]]>https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/golden-era-safer-chemicals.html
Can big data change the way businesses approach safer chemicals? Moving from the substitution solution to a lifestyle revolution will keep companies strong for the future.]]>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 05:03:32 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/golden-era-safer-chemicals.htmlBusiness
Can big data change the way businesses approach safer chemicals? Moving from the substitution solution to a lifestyle revolution will keep companies strong for the future.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/tiny-houses/architects-van-conversion-viki-van-illa-ice-cream.html
Simple yet comfortable, this conversion features some clever ideas for storage and layout.]]>Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:04:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/tiny-houses/architects-van-conversion-viki-van-illa-ice-cream.htmlDesign
Simple yet comfortable, this conversion features some clever ideas for storage and layout.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/european-union-pledges-fight-plastic-pollution.html
But its strategy would be far more effective if it focused on reusables, not recycling.]]>Tue, 16 Jan 2018 11:40:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/european-union-pledges-fight-plastic-pollution.htmlBusiness
But its strategy would be far more effective if it focused on reusables, not recycling.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/urban-design/street-library-made-wood-parametric-design-downtown-studio.html
This welcoming structure encourages passersby to take a book and spend some time reading.]]>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:10:37 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/urban-design/street-library-made-wood-parametric-design-downtown-studio.htmlDesign
This welcoming structure encourages passersby to take a book and spend some time reading.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/what-can-we-learn-radioactive-cloud-over-europe.html
Can a rare metal travel without a passport?]]>Tue, 14 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/what-can-we-learn-radioactive-cloud-over-europe.htmlBusiness
Can a rare metal travel without a passport?]]>https://www.treehugger.com/culture/butterfly-box-murals-mantra.html
No need to collect threatened butterflies with these huge butterfly-themed murals.]]>Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:30:13 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/culture/butterfly-box-murals-mantra.htmlLiving
No need to collect threatened butterflies with these huge butterfly-themed murals.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/climate-change/sentinel-5p-puts-eyes-sky-monitor-progress-reducing-atmospheric-pollution.html
The successful launch of Sentinel-5P means scientists will soon have access to the most accurate monitoring yet of pollution and climate change related gases in earth's atmosphere]]>Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:00:00 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/climate-change/sentinel-5p-puts-eyes-sky-monitor-progress-reducing-atmospheric-pollution.htmlScience
The successful launch of Sentinel-5P means scientists will soon have access to the most accurate monitoring yet of pollution and climate change related gases in earth's atmosphere]]>https://www.treehugger.com/clean-technology/climeworks-first-commercial-carbon-capture-plant-switzerland.html
Run on waste heat, this commercial facility is the first of its kind in the world, extracting CO2 from the air and piping it to a greenhouse farm to grow veggies.]]>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 08:00:00 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/clean-technology/climeworks-first-commercial-carbon-capture-plant-switzerland.htmlTechnology
Run on waste heat, this commercial facility is the first of its kind in the world, extracting CO2 from the air and piping it to a greenhouse farm to grow veggies.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/travel/6-travel-tips-will-make-locals-hate-you-less.html
Sure, tourists boost local economies, but unless it's done respectfully, you'll never be truly welcome.]]>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:08:00 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/travel/6-travel-tips-will-make-locals-hate-you-less.htmlLiving
Sure, tourists boost local economies, but unless it's done respectfully, you'll never be truly welcome.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-agriculture/fipronil-egg-scandal-shocks-europeans.html
Our food chain can so easily be disrupted, as this example of eggs contaminated with a pesticide not approved to be anywhere near a chicken proves]]>Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:00:00 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-agriculture/fipronil-egg-scandal-shocks-europeans.htmlScience
Our food chain can so easily be disrupted, as this example of eggs contaminated with a pesticide not approved to be anywhere near a chicken proves]]>https://www.treehugger.com/culture/do-you-get-summer-vacation-you-should.html
Americans work way too long and too hard.]]>Mon, 07 Aug 2017 15:45:33 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/culture/do-you-get-summer-vacation-you-should.htmlLiving
Americans work way too long and too hard.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/natural-sciences/10-europes-most-remarkable-trees/
From a 650-year old oak that provided shelter during WWI to an 800-year old lime that imparts good fortune to lovers, these European Tree of the Year contestants all have stories to tell.]]>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 11:30:00 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/natural-sciences/10-europes-most-remarkable-trees/Science
From a 650-year old oak that provided shelter during WWI to an 800-year old lime that imparts good fortune to lovers, these European Tree of the Year contestants all have stories to tell.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/kitchen-design/kitchoo-mini-kitchen-unit.html
Perfect for tiny spaces, this multifunctional unit can be used as a kitchen, storage and workspace.]]>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 07:00:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/kitchen-design/kitchoo-mini-kitchen-unit.htmlDesign
Perfect for tiny spaces, this multifunctional unit can be used as a kitchen, storage and workspace.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/flora-robotica-robot-plant-biohybrids-grow-architecture.html
This multidisciplinary team is exploring how plants and robots might come together to create buildings, cities and farms that are self-growing and self-repairing.]]>Fri, 03 Feb 2017 07:00:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/flora-robotica-robot-plant-biohybrids-grow-architecture.htmlDesign
This multidisciplinary team is exploring how plants and robots might come together to create buildings, cities and farms that are self-growing and self-repairing.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/tiny-houses/school-bus-conversion-mobile-hostel-lets-be-nomads.html
You can book a stay on this comfortable six-bed bus, which is making the rounds visiting the best slopes in Europe. An added bonus: the owners are professional skiing and snowboarding instructors. ]]>Fri, 23 Dec 2016 11:56:09 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/tiny-houses/school-bus-conversion-mobile-hostel-lets-be-nomads.htmlDesign
You can book a stay on this comfortable six-bed bus, which is making the rounds visiting the best slopes in Europe. An added bonus: the owners are professional skiing and snowboarding instructors. ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/slovenia-makes-drinkable-water-constitutional-right-all.html
Prime Minister Miro Cerar says the country should 'protect water – the 21st century’s liquid gold – at the highest legal level.']]>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 07:00:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/slovenia-makes-drinkable-water-constitutional-right-all.htmlBusiness
Prime Minister Miro Cerar says the country should 'protect water – the 21st century’s liquid gold – at the highest legal level.']]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/european-union-drops-plans-make-toasters-more-efficient.html
Efficiency standards are now toast because of worries of "over-reach and intrusiveness".]]>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 12:53:11 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/european-union-drops-plans-make-toasters-more-efficient.htmlBusiness
Efficiency standards are now toast because of worries of "over-reach and intrusiveness".]]>https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/toxic-products-cost-us-340-billion-year.html
Chemicals found in plastic bottles, flame retardants, food cans, detergents, cosmetics and pesticides cost the US twice as much as in the EU where the toxins are regulated. ]]>Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:22:38 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/toxic-products-cost-us-340-billion-year.htmlBusiness
Chemicals found in plastic bottles, flame retardants, food cans, detergents, cosmetics and pesticides cost the US twice as much as in the EU where the toxins are regulated. ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/cars/diesel-probably-dying-will-gasoline-powered-cars-follow.html
Norway, Holland, Austria and even India are considering the ban of fossil fuelled cars. How far will this spread?]]>Thu, 28 Apr 2016 11:47:34 -0400https://www.treehugger.com/cars/diesel-probably-dying-will-gasoline-powered-cars-follow.htmlTransportation
Norway, Holland, Austria and even India are considering the ban of fossil fuelled cars. How far will this spread?]]>https://www.treehugger.com/green-food/why-doesnt-american-produce-taste-good-europes.html
Vox writer interviews food growers, researchers, and cooks to get to the bottom of an old debate - whether or not Nonna's spaghetti sauce really was tastier back home in Italy than here.]]>Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:02:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/green-food/why-doesnt-american-produce-taste-good-europes.htmlLiving
Vox writer interviews food growers, researchers, and cooks to get to the bottom of an old debate - whether or not Nonna's spaghetti sauce really was tastier back home in Italy than here.]]>